Personal injury lawyers evaluate case strength by analyzing liability evidence, damages documentation, insurance coverage, and defendant assets to determine probable recovery value. They review accident reports, witness statements, and physical evidence to establish clear fault and negligence. Medical records receive scrutiny to verify injury severity, treatment necessity, and causal connection to the accident. Insurance policy limits and defendant solvency affect practical recovery potential regardless of case merits. Attorneys calculate economic damages including medical costs and lost wages while assessing non-economic damages like pain and suffering. Comparative negligence issues that might reduce recovery receive careful consideration. Prior verdicts and settlements in similar cases provide valuation benchmarks. This comprehensive evaluation determines whether pursuing litigation makes financial sense for both client and attorney.